Investment Manager

The St. Christopher & Nevis Social Security Board invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Investment Manager. The successful applicant will be responsible for the prudent management of the Investment Portfolio of the Social Security Board and the provision of information to guide the investment decisions of the Social Security Board.

The position is tenable in the St. Kitts Office.

APPLICANTS SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB SKILLS

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field/ A Master’s Degree in Finance will be an asset.
• Professional qualification such as a CMA, ACCA, or CFA.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and application as it relates to investments.
• Proficient in use of financial analytical tools such as Bloomberg.
• Proficient in use of WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT.
• Good written and oral communication and human relations skills.
• Excellent Analytical Skills.
• An understanding of basic accounting and auditing principles.
• Ability to complete multiple tasks to deadlines and perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanour.
• A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years prior experience in finance and/or investment and treasury management at a similar level.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Review and realign the Investment policy statements and make informed recommendations in keeping with the strategic goals and objectives of Social Security.
• Design and recommend an investment portfolio to achieve the targeted financial returns and general objectives of the Fund.
• Identify, analyse and present to the Investment Committee investment opportunities and/or projects based on the established investment guidelines.
• Ensure that all investments and related activities are recorded and reported in a timely manner.
• Monitor the activities of the fund managers and performance of the investment portfolio against established bench marks.
• Make recommendations on investment proposals to the Investment Committee and the Board.
• Inform the investment plans and budget of the Social Security Board

Interested persons are asked to submit application to the following address by Friday, 17th May 2019.

The Director
Social Security Board
P.O. Box 79 Bay Road
Basseterre St Kitts

Resume should be submitted to humanresources@socialsecurity.kn